How the Blue Birds Hatched

Timeline:
See the YouTube video about the Blue Birds! 1920 - A small group of members of the Laurel Heights Methodist Church founded the "Blue Birds of Laurel Heights" 1947 - The Blue Birds established the Nix Tumor Clinic 1960 - The Blue Birds voted to amend their charter to become the Blue Bird Auxiliary to Methodist Hospital 1963 - Methodist Hospital opened its doors 1998 - Methodist Children's Hospital* was added 2001 - Methodist Heart Hospital* was formed 2006 - The Auxiliary expanded to include the volunteers at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital*

_{*A Methodist Hospital facility}

"My wife was always a hospital volunteer, a Blue Bird for over 10 years. She always raved about how rewarding she found it. In her memory, I have taken the same shift she worked in Escort transporting patients. Now I understand – first hand – exactly what she meant and why. I thoroughly enjoy the responsibilities and the camaraderie of our group. I also like the lunch!"

Lyman Smith
3-year Volunteer

Timeline:

See the YouTube video about the Blue Birds!